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Alice Ye

Senior editor with 15 years in news and financial media. Covers China's AI, electric vehicles, and robotics, with a focus on industry trends, technological innovation, and capital markets.

Baidu Shares Surge to 20-Month High on AI Chip Venture Success

Baidu shares surged to their highest level since October 2023, driven by growing investor confidence in the Chinese internet giant's artificial intelligence chip business and strategic partnerships. The stock climbed as much as 14% in Hong Kong trading, marking the biggest intraday gain in over two years. The

Xiaomi Reveals Mi 17 Series with Rear Display and Leica Triple Camera to Challenge iPhone

Xiaomi officially unveiled its Mi 17 series smartphones featuring a rear display and enhanced Leica camera system, positioning the flagship devices as direct competitors to Apple's iPhone lineup in what represents the Chinese manufacturer's most aggressive challenge to date. The company announced three models - Mi 17,

Alibaba's New AI Chip Specifications Rival Nvidia's H20

A recent report has revealed that Alibaba Group has developed a new artificial intelligence chip whose key specifications match those of Nvidia's H20 processors, marking a significant advancement in China's domestic semiconductor capabilities. According to China Central Television's evening news program broadcast on September

Honor Surges 42% in European Smartphone Market as Chinese Brand Breaks into Top Four

Honor emerged as the fastest-growing Chinese smartphone brand in Europe during the second quarter of 2025, with shipments surging 42% year-on-year to secure fourth place in the regional market rankings, according to Counterpoint Research. The performance positioned Honor among the top four vendors in Europe, marking a

Alibaba Stock Hits Four-Year High as Goldman Sachs Sees AI Infrastructure Revival

Alibaba Group Holding shares surged to a near four-year high in Hong Kong trading as Goldman Sachs raised its price target on the Chinese e-commerce giant, citing a revival in China's artificial intelligence infrastructure narrative driven by explosive enterprise AI adoption. The investment bank lifted its

Alibaba Invests in Hellobike's Robotaxi Business to Accelerate Autonomous Driving Push

Chinese bike-sharing company Hellobike announced September 17 that its robotaxi division has secured strategic investment from Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., marking a deepened partnership to accelerate commercialization of autonomous ride-hailing services through joint development of AI models and computing platforms. The investment builds on existing collaboration between the

China Reportedly Tests First Domestically-Made DUV Lithography Machine for AI Chip Production

A recent report has revealed that China's leading semiconductor manufacturer is conducting trials on the country's first domestically produced advanced chipmaking equipment, marking a significant step in Beijing's efforts to reduce dependence on Western technology and overcome U.S. export restrictions. According to the

Chery Launches Hong Kong IPO, Betting on Global Sales to Offset Tech Lag

Chery Automobile, a veteran Chinese carmaker, is launching its long-delayed Hong Kong initial public offering, betting its dominant overseas presence can win over investors as it races to catch up in the electric and smart vehicle transition. The listing, which marks the culmination of a 21-year saga of

Xiaomi's AC Blitz Cracks China's Appliance Cartel, Goldman Warns Of "Inevitable" Profit Hit

Goldman Sachs released a comprehensive analysis on September 15, 2025, examining how Xiaomi's aggressive expansion into China's air conditioning market is disrupting the established order and forcing traditional white goods leaders to adapt or face margin compression. The report, which downgrades Gree Electric Appliances to Neutral

China's CHJ Jewellery Seeks Hong Kong IPO to Tap Gen Z Gold Rush

Chinese fashion jeweler CHJ Jewellery is pursuing a Hong Kong initial public offering to fund a major expansion, aiming to capitalize on a cultural shift that has transformed gold from a traditional safe-haven asset into a must-have fashion statement for the nation’s younger consumers. The Shenzhen-listed